Hello neighbor.
Happy Thanksgiving one day early! I hope you all enjoy a delicious meal and some great conversation. I would advise that you try to avoid politics, at least for tomorrow.
Anyway, I’ve got a few events to tell you about, so I’m going to get right to it. I’m hoping to have precipitation prognosticator Farrah Pomeroy’s prediction for snowfall this winter sometime next week.
Until then, have fun and be safe.
WAS YOURS A WINTER WEDDING? Tell us the snowy details for a story in an upcoming Recorder wedding supplement. Please call Chris Harris as soon as possible at 413-772-0261, ext. 265 or email her at: charris@recorder.com
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR, AGAIN. Adopt-A-Family of Franklin County needs your help — the people it helps (our neighbors) need your help. The organization is looking for people to adopt families, but if you don’t feel you can this year, maybe you could make a donation to cover the cost of food and necessities. Checks may be sent to: Libby Kolasinski, 140 Russell St., Sunderland, MA 01375. All donations are spent on families and work is done by volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, call Libby at 413-665-7031 or email her at: libbykol@comcast.net
MONTAGUE ELKS IN TURNERS FALLS will be serving a Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday. All are invited. Stay, eat, visit — and best of all, there’s no cost. Walk-ins are welcome.
STONE SOUP’S PAY WHAT YOU CAN CAFE will serve Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Just drop in and enjoy a delicious meal at 399 Main St. in Greenfield. Suggested amount for patrons that can pay is $10 per person. The meal is sponsored by The United Arc, as well.
TURNERS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S sixth annual All-Class Reunion Party will be held Friday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. in The Extra Point Nightclub at Between The Uprights on Second Street and Avenue A in Turners Falls. The event is free and open to all TFHS alumni, guests, friends, teachers, administrators and more. There will be music, munchies, a cash bar and a great time. The challenge is on to be the class with the most attendees.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH will hold its Christmas Tree Sale on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 133 Main St. in Greenfield.
GREENFIELD SAVINGS BANK will host a book swap at 282 Ave. A in Turners Falls on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. If you’re looking for some new adventures to keep you occupied through the winter, head to the bank for “Bring a Book, Get a Book.” Light refreshments will be provided.
THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF NORTH ORANGE AND TULLY will hold its Holly Fair on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will feature a cookie walk, gift card raffle and more. Santa will arrive with bells jingling at 11 a.m. and will stay until 12:30 p.m. The church is at 48 Main St. in North Orange.
DOROTHY’S FIBERCRAFTS TRUNK SHOW will be held at Sheep & Shawl on Routes 5 and 10 in South Deerfield on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. There will be handcrafted knitwear, weaving, felting, cards and so much more. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 413-397-3680 or visit: www.sheepandshawl.com
IT HAS BEEN 50 YEARS since Frank Chadwick Jr. (Buddy) lost his life fighting for his country in Vietnam. On Sunday, his family, friends and former classmates are invited at 1 p.m. to Ashfield Plain Cemetery off Baptist Corner Road in Ashfield, where everyone will have a chance to talk, reminisce and share stories about Frank.
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